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CA SB963

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Norma Torres

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies Section 13001 of the Elections Code to shift payment responsibility for certain special elections from counties/cities to the state
  • State shall pay all expenses for elections proclaimed by the Governor to fill vacancies in state legislative offices (Senator or Assembly Member) or federal offices (United States Senator or House Member), effective January 1, 2013 and thereafter
  • When a vacancy-filling election is consolidated with a statewide or local election, the state pays only the additional expenses directly related to the vacancy election
  • County and city treasuries continue to pay for all other election expenses conducted under standard procedures
  • Elections officials are not required to use county or city purchasing agents when obtaining materials

Legislative Description

Elections: payment of expenses.

Last Action

Held in committee and under submission.

5/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2014
Elections and Constitutional Amendments2/20/2014
Rules2/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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